What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Encinitas position at Scripps Health?
This is a full time (30 hrs/week) position working (Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon) at Scripps Encinitas. Bonus Eligible*
Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
Repeatedly ranked among Fortune's Top 100 Places to Work.
Listed in Becker's Hospital Review's Top 150 Best Places to Work.
Named one of Newsweek's 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
Nearly 25% of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Benefits include more than just medical, dental, and savings plans like free parking and non-union statusJoin our team as an Inpatient Occupational Therapist at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and make an impact in this tight-knit coastal community. This large inter-disciplinary rehab department relies on teamwork to treat a wide variety of diagnoses, from stroke rehab patients to partnering with another specialty therapist for co-treatment, every day presents a new challenge.
The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment and education to patients and clients through a continuum of care according to the therapist's respective licensure/registration/certification, Code of Ethics, Federal/State regulations, JCAHO/UMQC and Care Center policies and procedures. Perform competencies as outlined in Rehabilitation Services Competency Assessment tools and demonstrate age specific care as established for area and job title.
*$4K New Hire Incentive and $3K Relocation if moving from 100 miles
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
- Internal candidates
- Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met
- Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
- Must remain in original department/specialty
- Must remain in original Job Title
- Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California
Current BLS from the American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care hospital environment
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD): 52.28 - Maximum Rate (USD): 75.96
